Subaru Forester CV Joint / Driveshaft Malaysia

The Subaru Forester SJ (2013–2018) and SK (2019+) are popular AWD SUVs in Malaysia using the FB25 2.

Subaru Forester CV Joint

Forester AWD CV joints: all 4 wheels have inner and outer CV joints; Forester uses front-axle driven AWD — front CVs under more stress than rear; outer CV boots crack from age and road exposure — inspect at 60,000 km
Forester CV boot replacement: cracked boot allows grease to escape and water/dirt to enter; once grease escapes, CV joint wears rapidly; replace boot immediately when crack found; if crack has been open for extended time, CV joint itself may need replacement
Forester CV joint click: clicking noise when turning (especially tight turns at low speed) = worn outer CV joint; clunk at acceleration = worn inner CV joint; clicking louder in one direction = that side outer CV worn
Forester AWD binding and CV: misaligned Forester with tyre diameter difference causes AWD binding — accelerates all 4 CV joint wear; ensure all 4 tyres are same size and pressure to protect CV joints and AWD clutch